Statistical modeling lies at the heart of data science. Well-crafted statistical models allow data scientists to draw conclusions about the world from the limited information present in their data. In ...

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgments -- 1 Introduction and Background -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 What This Book Is Not About ...

Abstract: Assumptions play a pivotal role in the selection and efficacy of statistical models, as unmet assumptions can lead to flawed conclusions and impact decision-making. In both traditional ...

In an era driven by complex data, scientists are increasingly encountering information that doesn't lie neatly on flat, ...

Data modeling refers to the architecture that allows data analysis to use data in decision-making processes. A combined approach is needed to maximize data insights. While the terms data analysis and ...

The Statistical & Data Sciences (SDS) Program links faculty and students from across the college interested in learning things from data. At Smith, students learn statistics by doing—class time ...

Nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques have been used for a long time in the safety assessment and life management of structures and components. Various forms of statistical analysis have been ...

How to use statistical tools for component tolerance analysis. A look at methods such as Monte Carlo and Gaussian distribution. Simulating a dc-dc converter in LTspice to model closed-loop voltage ...